CHINESE STUDIES (CHN)
101. Elementary Chinese (5) CDT Introduction to modern spoken and
written Chinese (Mandarin).
102. Elementary Chinese (5) CDT Introduction to modern spoken and
written Chinese (Mandarin). P, 101.
142. Chinese Humanities (3) Major trends and traditions in the
arts, literatures and languages, religions and philosophies of China. (Identical with RELI
142).
174. Chinese Civilization (3) Survey of pre-modern Chinese
civilization. (Identical with HIST 174).
201. Intermediate Modern Chinese (5) CDT Grammar, reading, and
conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language. P, 102.
202. Intermediate Modern Chinese (5) CDT Grammar, reading, and
conversation in the modern (Mandarin) language. P, 201.
275. History of China (3) Historical development of China. To 750
A.D. (Identical with HIST 375).
276. History of China (3) Historical development of China. From
750 A.D. to 1900 A.D. (Identical with HIST 376).
331. Taoist Traditions of China (3) Intellectual foundations of
Taoism in its two classical sources, the Lao Tzu and the Chuang Tzu, and a sampling of the
varieties of religious practice which developed later. (Identical with RELI 331).
340. Masterpieces of Chinese Literature in English (3) Early
poetry and classical prose.
375. History of China (3) Historical development of China. To 750
A.D. (Identical with HIST 375). Change course number to: 275. Fall
'98.
376. History of China (3) Historical development of China. From
750 A.D. to 1900 A.D. (Identical with HIST 376). Change course
number to: 276. Fall '98.
415 - 416 - 417 - 418 -. Advanced Modern Chinese (3-3-3-3) Study of advanced
modern (Mandarin) Chinese through (415) readings in social science texts, (416)
composition, (417) readings in modern literature, and (418) conversation. P, 402 or
consent of instructor. May be convened with 515, 516, 517, and 518, respectively.
419. Linguistic Structure of Modern Chinese (3) Linguistic study
of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems of modern Chinese, with
particular attention to linguistic analysis. (Identical with LING 419). May be convened
with 519.
420. Linguistic Structure of Modern Chinese (3) Linguistic study
of the phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems of modern Chinese, with
particular attention to linguistic analysis. P, 419. (Identical with LING 420). May be
convened with 520.
422. Literary Chinese (3) Introduction to pre-20th-century Chinese
styles through readings in classical Chinese literature. P, 402. May be convened with 522.
423. Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophical Texts (3)
[Rpt./2] Introduction to Confucian, Taoist, and legalist/military philosophical texts. P,
422/522. May be convened with 523.
427b . The Archaeology of Pre-Han China (3) (Identical with ANTH
427b, which is home). May be convened with 527b.
429. Chinese-American Literature 1960 - Present (3) Studies of the
significant literary works by Americans of Chinese descent between 1960 and the present.
(Identical with ENGL 429). May be convened with 529.
430. Law in Traditional China (3) Survey of law in traditional
China, including examination of dispute resolution processes, the development of written
law codes, formal judicial procedures, the theory and practice of punishment, crime and
criminals, and the social role of legal process as reflected in civil law disputes (over
such issues as marriage, divorce, property exchanges, and inheritance). May be convened
with 530.
440. Chinese Calligraphy (2) [Rpt.] Theory, practice, and
aesthetics of Chinese brush writing, with emphasis on individual training and development.
May be convened with 540.
450. Studies in Modern Chinese (3) [Rpt./1] Grammar and readings
in modern Chinese texts, with emphasis on written comprehension and translation. P, any
two courses from CHN 415/515, 416/516, 417/517, 418/518. May be convened with 550.
460. Modern Chinese Foreign Relations (3) (Identical with POL
460). May be convened with 560.
468. Women in China (3) Analysis of the role of women in Chinese
society with equal emphasis on traditional and modern periods. (Identical with W S 468,
which is home). May be convened with 568. Writing-Emphasis Course.*
475A - 475B - 475C - 475D - 475E -. Periods in Chinese History (3-3-3-3-3) In-depth
treatment of major premodern eras. 475a: Ancient and classical, to 200 B.C. 475b: Early
Empire 200 B.C. - 200 A.D. 475c: Medieval 200-750 A.D. 475d: New Empire, 750-1350 A.D.
475e: Late Empire, 1350-1800 A.D. (Identical with HIST 475a-475b-475c-475d-475e) May be
convened with 575a-575b-575c-575d-575e.
476. Modern China (3) (Identical with HIST 476). May be convened
with 576.
482. Social History of China (3) Formation of ancient Chinese
society; organization of families and clans; social stratification, mobility, conflict,
and control in traditional China; and transformation from traditional to modern society.
(Identical with HIST 482). May be convened with 582. Writing-Emphasis Course.*
483. Confucianism: The Classical Period (3) (Identical with RELI
483). May be convened with 583. Writing-Emphasis Course.*
484. Confucianism: The Neo-Confucian Tradition (3) (Identical with
RELI 484). May be convened with 584.
495. Colloquium
a. Readings in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./12 units]
r. Chinese History Since 1949 (3) (Identical with HIST 495r). May be convened with 595r.
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
515 - 516 - 517 - 518 -. Advanced Modern Chinese (3-3-3-3) Study of advanced
modern (Mandarin) Chinese through (515) readings in social science texts, (516)
composition, (517) readings in modern literature, and (518) conversation. Graduate level
requirements include more translations and additional readings. P, 402. May be convened
with 415, 416, 417, and 418, respectively.
519. Linguistic Structure of Modern Chinese (3) For a description
of course topics see 419. Graduate-level requirements include two presentations and one
term paper. (Identical with LING 519). May be convened with 419.
520. Linguistic Structure of Modern Chinese (3) For a description
of course topics see 420. Graduate-level requirements include two presentations and one
term paper. (Identical with LING 520). May be convened with 420.
521. Resources and Methods in Sinology (3) Introduction to and
exercises in the use of standard sinological reference and research resources. P, 422/522.
522. Literary Chinese (3) For description of course topics see
422. Graduate-level requirements include additional assignments relating to translation
skill and research methodology. P, 402. May be convened with 422.
523. Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophical Texts (3)
[Rpt./2] For description of course topics see 423. Graduate-level requirements include
additional assignments relating to translation skill and research methodology. P, 422/522.
May be convened with 423.
527b . The Archaeology of Pre-Han China (3) (Identical with ANTH
527b, which is home). May be convened with 427b.
529. Chinese-American Literature 1960 - Present (3) For a
description of course topics see 429. Graduate-level requirements include a longer and
more substantive paper than that required of the undergraduate student, one which
demonstrates advanced knowledge of either American literature, literary theory or Asian
studies, as well as familiarity with the relevant research tools. (Identical with ENGL
529). May be convened with 429.
530. Law in Traditional China (3) For a description of course
topics see 430. Graduate-level requirements include additional reports. May be convened
with 430.
540. Chinese Calligraphy (2) [Rpt.] For a description of course
topics see 440. Graduate-level requirements include an independent project assignment with
instructor. May be convened with 440.
541. Chinese Historical Linguistics (3) Historical survey of the
development of the Chinese language, with particular attention to linguistic changes in
phonology, morphology, and syntax. P, 402 and a course in general linguistics.
546. Chinese Traditional Poetry (3) [Rpt./2] Advanced readings in
Chinese poetic genres. P, 422/522.
547. Readings in Classical Chinese Prose (3) [Rpt./2] Readings in
selected texts from literary, philosophical, and historical traditions; includes
selections from the Five Classics and the great prose masters of the Han-Qing. Variable
content. P, 422/522.
550. Studies in Modern Chinese (3) [Rpt.] For description of
course topics see 450. Graduate-level requirements include an additional class
presentation and a translation project of an essay of over 1500 words. May be convened
with 450.
560. Modern Chinese Foreign Relations (3) (Identical with POL
560). May be convened with 460.
568. Women in China (3) For a description of course topics see
468. Graduate-level requirements include a 15-page term paper. May be convened with 468.
575A - 575B - 575C - 575D - 575E -. Periods in Chinese History (3-3-3-3-3) [Rpt.] For a
description of course topics see 475a-475b-475c-475d-475e. Graduate-level requirements
include a bibliography, reports, and a term paper similar to that required in a
preliminary doctoral exam. (Identical with HIST 575a-575b-575c-575d-575e). May be convened
with 475a-475b-475c-475d-475e.
576. Modern China (3) (Identical with HIST 576, which is home).
May be convened with 476.
582. Social History of China (3) For a description of course
topics see 482. Graduate-level requirements include an extra term paper. (Identical with
HIST 582). May be convened with 482.
583. Confucianism: The Classical Period (3) May be convened with
483. (Identical with RELI 583).
584. Confucianism: The Neo-Confucian Tradition (3) (Identical with
RELI 584).May be convened with 484.
595. Colloquium
a. Readings in Chinese History (3) [Rpt./12 units]
r. Chinese History Since 1949 (3) (Identical with HIST 595r). May be convened with 495r.
596. Seminar
b. Ancient Chinese Philosophy (3) [Rpt./ 2] P, 423/523
f. Classical Chinese Literature (3) [Rpt.]
g. Modern Chinese Literature (3) [Rpt.]
h. Premodern Chinese History and Politics (3) [Rpt.]
i. Modern Chinese History and Politics (3) [Rpt.]